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LL13 DYH

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,695 mi
Last recorded133,695 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL13 DYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 133,695 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 123,424 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 123,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside/Nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 115,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 115,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 101,328 miles

Offside small chip in w/screen

Pass 23 Dec 2021 93,328 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 93,328 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2020 84,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 70,492 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 60,371 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 48,130 miles

eml lamp on

Pass 31 May 2016 47,736 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LL13 DYH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LL13 DYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LL13 DYH registered?

LL13 DYH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2013.

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